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Monuments in Covilhã
Capela de Santa Cruz / Capela do Calvário
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Calçada de Santa Cruz
6200-082, Covilhã
Chapel founded by Infante Dom Henrique and restored by the Infante Don Luis, presents a longitudinal plant consisting of two juxtaposed rectangles, with an annex building of rectangular plant and some porches. The main facade has a porch supported by eight Tuscan columns based on a masonry wall, crowned by cornice. Inside, features painted caissons coverage representing scenes from the life of Christ, with gilded mouldings. Gospel side stands a pulpit of cubic shape in gilt.
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Perpétuo Socorro
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Vale de Cerdeira
6225-295, Minas da Panasqueira
Casa dos Ministros / Casa dos Magistrados
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Rua 1º de Dezembro
6200-032, Covilhã
House of Pombaline architecture built in the second half of the century XVIIII, in order to accommodate the judges outside designated territorial Ministers. Later, in the 20TH century 70, settled here the land registry. It was recovered between 2000 and 2001, working here, currently, an Ecomuseum.
Antigo Sanatório dos Ferroviários
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EN339
6200-324, Covilhã
Revival building with an irregular polygonal plant, consisting of two wards and with differentiated covers rooftops of two and four waters. It was opened in 1944, having been completely funded by CP in the 70 was already abandoned, remaining so until 1990, at which point the Enatur purchased the building with the aim to recover and become a Pousada.
Capela da Senhora das Preces
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Largo da Praça, 17
6200-591, Covilhã
Chapel dating from 1583 consisting of a simple rectangular plan and with coverage in roof of three waters, where stands a cross at the apex. In the interior, highlighted by a Mannerist altarpiece with two oil paintings. The ceiling, the paintings, the roof and the altarpiece underwent restoration works in 1995.
Igreja Matriz de Orjais / Igreja de São Pedro
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Largo da Igreja
6200-581, Covilhã
Baroque church of longitudinal plant comprising two ships staggered, four bays, a chancel narrower and a sacristy and a Bell Tower adossadas. It was probably built in the 16th century and rebuilt in the 18th century. In 1992 was expanded, having been added a ship.
Edifício da Câmara Municipal da Covilhã
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Praça do Município
6200-151, Covilhã
Building opened in 1958 to replace the old House Chamber, dated 1614.
Igreja Matriz de Sarzedo / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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Rua Direita, 43
6200-641, Covilhã